Cut Your Carbon Footprint: How Solar-Powered EV Charging Saves You Money and the Planet
Electric vehicles (EVs) are booming, and for good reason: they reduce reliance on fossil fuels and deliver a smoother, cleaner driving experience. But what many EV owners don’t realize is that how you charge your vehicle can dramatically impact both your carbon footprint and your wallet.
The smartest way? Pairing your EV with solar power. By charging your vehicle directly from the sun, you can lower costs, reduce emissions, and unlock thousands of dollars in incentives.
The True Cost of EV Charging
At first glance, EV charging seems straightforward—plug in and go. But the price you pay depends on where you charge:
Public charging stations: Often $0.30–$0.60 per kWh, which adds up quickly for daily commuters.
Home charging from the grid: Usually $0.15–$0.25 per kWh, but rising rates and peak-hour pricing can push this higher.
Home solar charging: About $0.06 per kWh on average—less than half the cost of grid electricity and a fraction of public charging.
💡 Example: Driving 12,000 miles a year in a typical EV costs:
~$1,000 at public stations
~$600 on standard home electricity
Only $415 with solar
That’s a saving of nearly $600 per year just by switching your power source.
Why Solar EV Charging is Greener
The environmental impact is just as impressive:
Grid charging still relies heavily on fossil fuels, with emissions around 1,800+ lbs of CO₂ per year per EV.
Public charging can be even worse depending on local grid mixes.
Solar-powered charging reduces that footprint to about 321 lbs of CO₂ annually—a massive step toward carbon neutrality.
By combining EVs and solar, you’re not just driving electric—you’re driving truly clean.
How It Works: From Sun to Street
Pairing solar panels with an EV charger is simpler than you think:
Solar panels capture energy from the sun.
An inverter converts it into usable electricity.
That power flows directly to your EV charger (Level 2 recommended for daily convenience).
Add a battery backup and you can even charge your EV at night using stored solar energy.
The result? Affordable, sustainable, and resilient charging right at home.
Real Savings in Action
Let’s put the numbers into perspective:
John in Raleigh installed a modest 5 kW solar system paired with a smart Level 2 charger.
With rebates and tax credits, his net cost was cut by over 30% upfront.
Now he charges his EV for pennies per mile, saving $650 annually compared to grid power.
His system also offsets nearly 4 tons of CO₂ each year.
How ChargeMatch™ Makes It Easy
Of course, every home is unique—roof size, utility rates, and EV usage all vary. That’s why we created the ChargeMatch™ Report:
✅ Personalized analysis of your home’s solar potential and EV charging profile
✅ ROI calculations based on your actual usage
✅ Automatic rebate matching so you don’t miss out on savings
✅ Vetted installer connections so you can move forward with confidence
Instead of sifting through dozens of calculators, rebates, and contractors, the ChargeMatch™ Report puts everything in one simple, transparent report—free of charge.
Ready to Start Saving?
Solar-powered EV charging is more than just a trend—it’s the future of clean, affordable mobility. By generating your own energy, you’re protecting the planet, saving money, and taking control of your energy future.
👉 Get your free ChargeMatch™ Report today and see how much you could save by charging your EV with the power of the sun.
⚡ Smart charging. Solar savings. Cleaner driving. That’s the ChargeNetCity promise.